Turns Out, Talking To Strangers is Healing: The Power of Group Therapy

While the thought of telling a group of strangers about your inner feelings can be scary for many people, group therapy can actually be incredibly powerful. In this episode, we explore the roots of group therapy, the different types of groups, the benefits, times when group therapy is and isn’t a good fit, and resources for finding a group appropriate for your healing journey.This episode covers:06:21 - Tea & Crumpets: Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 and Flow12:46 - Step Into My Office: Group therapy after higher levels of treatment15:40 - The Lore: The story of Emerson getting stuck in a stampede in New Orleans21:54 - The DSM: The Power of Group Therapy53:04 - Now That's What I Call...OKAAAAY!54:42 - Emerson’s Pick: "Whole Again" by Atomic Kitten56:56 - Valerie’s Pick: "Tell Him" by Celine Dion & Barbra Streisand57:41 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: The Offline Club and the Alliance for Texas HistoryResources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:Handmaid’s TaleFlow"Whole Again" by Atomic Kitten"Tell Him" by Celine Dion & Barbra StreisandThe Offline ClubAlliance for Texas Historydoesthedogdie.comCoop Cool+ pillowAthletic Brewing Upside DawnThe Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapywww.gaiacenter.co/groupsConnect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: [email protected] But For Real on IG: @butforrealpodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.